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Add 90/50 and 70/63

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 1 7/63

90/50 + 70/63 is 131/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    90/50 = 90 × 63/50 × 63 = 5670/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    70/63 = 70 × 50/63 × 50 = 3500/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/3150 + 3500/3150 = 5670 + 3500/3150 = 9170/3150
  5. 9170/3150 simplified gives 131/45
  6. So, 90/50 + 70/63 = 131/45
    In mixed form: 241/45

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